Michael Joseph (1941-) - Couple boating, stereotypical alcoholic beverage advertisement test print
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“Couple Boating”
Michael Joseph, Chichester, 1960s
Original darkroom print, signed
A scene of stillness and story — poised, romantic, and quietly uncanny.
At first glance, it is the picture of English leisure:
a rowing boat adrift on a perfectly calm lake,
a grand estate rising softly in the background,
and two elegantly dressed figures sharing an unhurried moment.
But look a little longer — and the silence begins to speak.
Is she lost in thought beneath her parasol,
or subtly avoiding the gaze of her companion?
Is he leaning in with affection,
or with a question she has yet to answer?
The reflections on the water are flawless,
yet the relationship between the couple feels deliciously unresolved.
Nothing in the frame is accidental.
The wicker picnic hamper, the single oar resting idle,
the gentleman’s foot trailing in the water —
each detail part of a gentle but deliberate choreography.
Joseph transforms a simple boating scene
into a study of mood, intimacy, and that quiet tension
that lives between two people sharing a moment they haven’t quite named.
This is the Michael Joseph signature:
a scene that appears serene, yet hums with narrative.
While his later work with The Rolling Stones crackled with spectacle,
here he offers something subtler —
an atmosphere suspended between romance and daydream,
as timeless as the mirrored lake itself.
Printed in the 1960s, this original darkroom print
carries Joseph’s warm, sepia-soft tonal palette —
cinematic, gentle, unmistakably his.
Preserved within the photographer’s archive
and released by his daughter,
it remains a rare and evocative vintage piece.
Image size: 35 cm × 29 cm
Mount size: 50 cm × 40 cm
This print will be carefully packaged and swiftly dispatched,
with the same devotion that has gone into protecting
these one-off surviving works from Michael Joseph’s collection.
Seller's Story
My father, Michael Joseph, was an advertising photographer based in London from the mid-sixties to the early nineties. During that time, he created some truly remarkable work — his most famous moment being the Beggars Banquet gatefold for the Rolling Stones.
My ongoing mission is to share and celebrate what we call 'the other photos' — the lesser-known but equally captivating pieces from his archive. Within this collection, you'll find a mix of test prints, images from specific photo shoots, and more personal works, all created with his characteristic passion and devotion.
Many of these images owe their atmosphere to the magic of the darkroom: intricate group scenes, striking still lifes, and moments that draw the viewer in and stir emotion. Variety is key - and I often offer unique, one-off pieces.
I hope you enjoy discovering my father’s work, and I look forward to sending you a genuine piece of photographic history.
Translated by Google Translate“Couple Boating”
Michael Joseph, Chichester, 1960s
Original darkroom print, signed
A scene of stillness and story — poised, romantic, and quietly uncanny.
At first glance, it is the picture of English leisure:
a rowing boat adrift on a perfectly calm lake,
a grand estate rising softly in the background,
and two elegantly dressed figures sharing an unhurried moment.
But look a little longer — and the silence begins to speak.
Is she lost in thought beneath her parasol,
or subtly avoiding the gaze of her companion?
Is he leaning in with affection,
or with a question she has yet to answer?
The reflections on the water are flawless,
yet the relationship between the couple feels deliciously unresolved.
Nothing in the frame is accidental.
The wicker picnic hamper, the single oar resting idle,
the gentleman’s foot trailing in the water —
each detail part of a gentle but deliberate choreography.
Joseph transforms a simple boating scene
into a study of mood, intimacy, and that quiet tension
that lives between two people sharing a moment they haven’t quite named.
This is the Michael Joseph signature:
a scene that appears serene, yet hums with narrative.
While his later work with The Rolling Stones crackled with spectacle,
here he offers something subtler —
an atmosphere suspended between romance and daydream,
as timeless as the mirrored lake itself.
Printed in the 1960s, this original darkroom print
carries Joseph’s warm, sepia-soft tonal palette —
cinematic, gentle, unmistakably his.
Preserved within the photographer’s archive
and released by his daughter,
it remains a rare and evocative vintage piece.
Image size: 35 cm × 29 cm
Mount size: 50 cm × 40 cm
This print will be carefully packaged and swiftly dispatched,
with the same devotion that has gone into protecting
these one-off surviving works from Michael Joseph’s collection.
Seller's Story
My father, Michael Joseph, was an advertising photographer based in London from the mid-sixties to the early nineties. During that time, he created some truly remarkable work — his most famous moment being the Beggars Banquet gatefold for the Rolling Stones.
My ongoing mission is to share and celebrate what we call 'the other photos' — the lesser-known but equally captivating pieces from his archive. Within this collection, you'll find a mix of test prints, images from specific photo shoots, and more personal works, all created with his characteristic passion and devotion.
Many of these images owe their atmosphere to the magic of the darkroom: intricate group scenes, striking still lifes, and moments that draw the viewer in and stir emotion. Variety is key - and I often offer unique, one-off pieces.
I hope you enjoy discovering my father’s work, and I look forward to sending you a genuine piece of photographic history.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Date of print
1970
Artist
Michael Joseph (1941-)
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Owner or reseller
Title of artwork
Couple boating, stereotypical alcoholic beverage advertisement test print
Condition
Fine
Technique
Gelatin-silver print
Height
35 cm
Edition
One-off darkroom edition
Width
29 cm
Signature
Signed
Genre
Fine art photography
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